Resource management is planning, acquiring, allocating, and controlling resources needed to complete the project.
Goal:
Good resource management prevents delays and improves productivity.
Common resource categories:
In many projects, human resources are the most critical constraint.
Typical steps:
Resource planning must align with schedule and budget.
Assigning resources to activities.
Adjust schedule to remove resource over-allocation. Example: if one engineer is assigned to two tasks at same time, we shift one task.
Leveling may increase project duration but improves feasibility.
Common tools:
These tools help visualize load and prevent overwork.
Project teams evolve over time.
Basic idea (Tuckman model):
PM should guide team through early conflicts towards performance.
Clear role assignment prevents confusion.
Use:
Important point: Every important work package should have one clear Accountable (A) person.
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Resource planning includes: identify activities from WBS, estimate resource needs (skills/quantity), check availability, assign resources, prepare resource calendar, and monitor/update during execution.
Resource leveling adjusts activity start/finish to remove over-allocation when the same resource is assigned to overlapping tasks. It improves feasibility and reduces burnout, though it may increase project duration.
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Resource management is planning, acquiring, allocating, and controlling resources needed to complete the project.
Goal:
Good resource management prevents delays and improves productivity.
Common resource categories:
In many projects, human resources are the most critical constraint.
Typical steps:
Resource planning must align with schedule and budget.
Assigning resources to activities.
Adjust schedule to remove resource over-allocation. Example: if one engineer is assigned to two tasks at same time, we shift one task.
Leveling may increase project duration but improves feasibility.
Common tools:
These tools help visualize load and prevent overwork.
Project teams evolve over time.
Basic idea (Tuckman model):
PM should guide team through early conflicts towards performance.
Clear role assignment prevents confusion.
Use:
Important point: Every important work package should have one clear Accountable (A) person.
Common leadership styles:
Most projects require a balanced situational approach.
Motivation improves productivity and reduces turnover.
PM can motivate by:
Exam point: “Soft skills are as important as technical skills in team management.”
Effective communication includes:
Poor communication is a common cause of project failure.
Common causes:
Not all conflict is bad—constructive conflict can improve decisions.
Common techniques:
Exam tip: collaborating is generally the best approach, but situation matters.
PM should resolve issues early to avoid escalation.
WBS/Activities → estimate resources → check availability → assign → monitor → adjust/level
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Resource planning identifies what resources (people, tools, materials) are needed and when.
Steps:
Resource leveling resolves over-allocation by adjusting schedule.
WBS/Activities → Estimate resources → Check availability → Assign → Monitor
↓ if overload
Resource leveling (shift tasks)
Thus planning ensures feasibility, and leveling prevents conflicts and burnout.